Dear Shandy

Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine
Dear Shandy
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  • Dear Shandy

    'The Bachelorette' With Taylor Frankie Paul Is CANCELLED—Shandy Weighs In - Ep 454

    2026-03-23 | 1h 18 mins.
    Just 3 days before its scheduled premiere, The Bachelorette Season 22 starring Taylor Frankie Paul was abruptly cancelled. Many of you wanted to hear Shandy's take on the news and the shocking reason why. So today, in lieu of the Bachelorette Premiere recap that was meant to drop today, they're answering your burning questions Q&A style.

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    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Housekeeping
    2:23 - Shandy’s Honest Thoughts When Taylor Was Announced As Bachelorette
    12:15 - How Did ABC Rationalize Casting Taylor?
    19:10 - Did You See This Coming?
    19:38 - Were You Looking Forward To Recapping Taylor’s Season?
    20:07 - Thoughts On Whether Or Not Dakota “Instigated” And Strategized The Video Release
    21:16 - Could Taylor’s Behavior Be “Reactive Abuse”?
    24:32 - Do You Think Dakota Got Paid For The Video?
    27:26 - How Much Do You Hold Jesse Palmer Responsible For His Complicity?
    29:58 - How Do You Think This Situation Would Be Treated Differently If Taylor Were A Man?
    31:27 - Do You Think The Show Owes The Men An Apology?
    34:46 - Do You Think The Season Will Air At A Later Date?
    38:40 - Did Shandy See The Premiere Screener And If So, Thoughts?
    51:40 - How Do You Think The Men Feel?
    55:07 - Who *Should* The Show Have Chosen?
    56:51 - “How Bad Of A Person Does It Make Me That I Still Want To Watch The Season?”
    57:21 - Do You Think All Of This Was A Ploy?
    59:43 - Can The Franchise Recover From This?
    1:05:09 - Has Modern Dating Culture Outgrown ‘The Bachelor’?
    1:05:47 - How Does A Sudden Pivot Like This Affect Dear Shandy/Podcasts?
    1:07:46 - “Do You Feel This Is Good, To Not Give Trash Humans A Platform?”
    1:11:34 - Overall Thoughts On Taylor Frankie Paul
    1:14:50 - Deep Down Is Shandy Relieved?
    1:15:41 - Was Casting Taylor Frankie Paul A Mistake?
    1:15:50 - What Show Is Shandy Recapping Instead?
    1:17:13 - Would You Recap Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives?

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  • Dear Shandy

    Q&A! Your Boyfriend Isn't "Obsessed" With You & Your Dad Has 2 Girlfriends - Ep 453

    2026-03-19 | 56 mins.
    It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! If your elderly dad is juggling two girlfriends, is it acceptable to refuse to meet them? When your stepmom "forgets" your rule around holiday travel, is it better to hold firm or just keep the peace? Your boyfriend tells you you're perfect but also says he isn't "obsessed"—what's your next move? Finally, if you did a sizable favor for a friend and she never even bought you a meal as thanks, does confronting her make *you* the A-hole?? Come join us in our living room for good conversation and the Shandy take!

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    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Housekeeping
    0:45 - Q1: My Elderly Dad Is Juggling Two “Girlfriends”—Help!
    9:47 - Q2: My Stepmom Is Ignoring My Holiday Travel Boundaries—Help!
    18:03 - Q3: My Boyfriend Tells Me I’m Perfect But Also Says He Isn’t “Obsessed” With Me
    34:34 - Q4: My Longtime Friend Did Nothing To Acknowledge The Favor Gave Her—AITA For Confronting Her?

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  • Dear Shandy

    Love Is Blind S10: Reunion Recap & Review - Ep 452

    2026-03-13 | 1h 22 mins.
    Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! Today they're covering the Reunion for Season 10 of Netflix's Love Is Blind!

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    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Housekeeping
    2:43 - Reunion Kick Off
    5:02 - Christine & Vic
    8:12 - Amber & Jordan
    15:29 - Bri & Connor
    19:47 - S8’s Sara & Joey
    20:43 - Jessica & Chris
    33:59 - Emma & Mike
    42:54 - Ashley & Alex
    59:14 - Brittany & Devonta
    1:12:33 - S4’s Bliss & Zach
    1:17:29 - Sharleen’s Best Dressed
    1:18:53 - Overall Thoughts
    1:19:46 - Who We Would Go For

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  • Dear Shandy

    Love Is Blind S10: Finale Recap & Review - Ep 451

    2026-03-05 | 55 mins.
    Shandy is back with their world-famous recaps! Today they're covering the Season 10 Finale of Netflix's Love Is Blind!

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    Time Stamps:
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  • Dear Shandy

    The Traitors S4: Finale & Reunion Recap & Review - Ep 450

    2026-03-01 | 53 mins.
    Dear Shandy's world-famous recaps are back, this time covering #TheTraitors Season 4 on #Peacock! Today is a 2-for-1 as Shandy breaks down both the Finale and Reunion!

    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Housekeeping
    2:41 - Finale
    16:50 - Fire Of Truth
    27:45 - Reunion
    49:59 - Best Dressed

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About Dear Shandy

Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine—aka "Shandy"—combine dating advice and reality show recaps for a fun analysis of modern romance.Sharleen and Andy are two former commitment-phobes who have now been married for over a decade. They don’t believe in fate, soulmates, or The One. So how did they wind up so happily married? They learned the tough dating lessons by living them. Get no-holds-barred, non-judgmental & honest advice from two people who actually have what you want: a fun, blissful partnership.As an iconic former Bachelor contestant, Sharleen brings her insider knowledge (combined with Andy's hilarious commentary) to deliver what are hands-down the best Reality TV recaps in the business. They interview reality TV (or reality-adjacent) couples in double-date style episodes called Love Fests. New episodes drop every Thursday, and during TV seasons, twice a week.
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